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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1907

Page

10

Pfeffer Signs With Dovey Club For 1907 Season

Boston pitcher Pfeffer agrees to return to the Dovey club for 1907 after salary talks. Tenney and Cy Young figure prominently as Boston faces roster decisions. Addie Joss praises Cy Young’s enduring skill as scouts move to sign Taylor’s targets in New York.

Pfeffer Dovey Club Fred Tenney Boston Nationals Cy Young Dovey Ob Unglaub Hugh McBreen McBreen Unglaub Williamsport Ingland Taylor Boston Uwnglaub

Racing and sports notes from Boston era headlines

Reports on balloon races in St. Louis with a 2000 prize for the winner and 3000 for others. Baseball figures discuss Joe Ixley and Garry Herrmann and possible moves to Toronto. Basketball fans in Dorchester plan a Newport Naval Reserves vs Dorchester High Alumni game with strong advance ticket sales. Michigan football profits and boxing chatter also appear, with laconic notes on Harvard Brookline swimming links and pending coaching changes.

St. Louis Dorchester Newport Naval Reserves Dorchester High Dorchester High School Hickey Newport New England

Flag Day Gear Sale Lists Winter Supplies

Follow the flag and gear up for ice fishing with bargain prices this week on snow shoes toboggans skis flexible flyer sleds and skates across the store.

Roller skaters train for big five mile handicap race

Professional roller skaters from this section train at Park Square Rink for a six day Lynn race and a big five mile open handicap tomorrow night. Clarence Hamilton starts on scratch with rivals confident he will fall behind or miss prize money. Hamilton vows to win even if not with the lead pack by the tape.

Park Square Lynn Clarence Hamilton Hamilton

Sullivan Accepts Attell Offer For 122-Pound Fight

Brooklyn strongman Tommy Sullivan accepted Ted Attell's challenge to fight at 122 pounds at ringside, contingent on a satisfactory purse. The terms were disclosed from St. Louis where the negotiation concluded.

ST. Louis Brooklyn Tommy Sullivan Attell

Fire nearly ends Ormond Beach auto race meet

At Ormond Beach Florida a gasoline fire in the garage threatened racing cars and touring cars. Francis I. Stanley acted quickly with a canvas to smother the flames, preventing a larger disaster. The meet is expected to end the next day due to lack of suitable cars. Highlights include I H Perlman winning twenty mile class racing, FE B Blakeley taking ten mile, and G H Curtis setting a motorcycle record.

Ormond Beach Ormond Fla Francis I. Stanley Newton Mass I. H. Perlman Welch Paine Winton FE. B. Blakeley Mercedes F. F. Stanley J. Hi. McCarthy G. H. Curtis Captain Hutton Rolls-Royce Asa Paine

B A A bouts few but fast at Boston trials

Seven bouts were held at the Boston Athletic Association trials with four in the 135 pound class and three in the 115 pound class. Notable results include John White stopping William Rolfe in two rounds and E Sherburne knocking out N F Kenney in one. Brase defeated Edgar Jones in an extra round after judges initially disagreed.

Boston Athletic Association John White William Rolfe Rolfe White N. F. Kenney Roxbury E. Sherburne Concord N. H Sherburne Shenney George Brase Edgar Jones Brase George Alger Cambridge John Goss Canton James Madden Beachmont Thomas Clinton Milwaukee Homerville W. McNamara Eddie Tobin South Framingham John Scott J. J. Stewart Somerville Boston L. F. Kenney

Bowlers Post Strong Scores in Marketmen League Night

The Marketmen's league at Adams Square alleys saw high scores despite cold weather. Towle of Burbank Hanly led with 112. Clark and Burbank Hanley traded wins while Boston Beef swept Batchelder Snyder three straight. Hovey & Co forfeited one game to West.

Marketmen Adams Square Hovey & Co Clark Burbank-Hanley Boston Beef Company Batchelder Snyder Towle Burbank- Hanly Hanley Collyer Henry Terry Benagha Dixen Harris Hickey Snow Aaa B. Toba Graham sOi Waters G. Clark Daniels R. Clark Wetmore McRae Wims Smith Tsi Parle Laie Ene O'Connell Baader Butler Hovey Ruffo Doyle

Half Pin Victory in Sudbury Alley Bowling Tale

In Amesbury, George Nason recounts a famed bowling match with Old Brad at Sudbury alley. Nason recalls brimming skill, stage-backed betting, and a dramatic final split that gave him a win by half a pin, leaving Brad furious.

George Nason Brad Sudbury Amesbury West End Old Brad

Los Angeles Limited Tourist Trains Advertised

Totals. .420 385 395) SUDBURY INDUSTRIAL LEAGUE Totals. .415 427 428. FAST TIME, LOW RATES, TO CALIFORNIA. The electric-lighted Los Angeles Limited train via Chicago, Union Pacific, Northwestern line and New Salt Lake routes carries tourist passengers from Chicago to Southern California points in less than three days without change. Through tourist sleepers are also run daily to San Francisco, Los Angeles via Northwestern, Union and Southern Pacific railways, personally conducted Tuesday and Thursday each week, additionally via the Colorado Scenic line on Wednesdays and Thursdays, to Portland, Ore., daily Tuesdays, personally conducted. Call or write for particulars to J. E. Brittain, General Agent, 300 Washington street, Boston.

California Los Angeles Chicago Union Pacific Northwestern Line New Salt Lake Southern California San Francisco Northwestern Union Southern Pacific Portland Ore J. E. Brittain Washington Street Boston

Big Boston Benefit for Terry McGovern Tonight

A large benefit show at the Hub Theatre in Boston raises funds for Terry McGovern. The event features boxing and wrestling exhibitions, with many city managers actors and notable sports figures attending or contributing tickets and cash. The program includes vaudeville, a one act play Scenes In a Gymnasium, and appearances by prominent boxers and athletes.

Terry McGovern State Street William A. Pierce Warry Grossman Toney Mellody Billy Rhodes Mike

South Boston High routs M A H S 26 to 8

South Boston High School defeated M A H S 26 to 8 in a Y division league game at South Boston. Joy led with four floor goals, McDonald added four, and Butler and Bauer each drew four fouls as South Boston pulled away. Second-team 10 to 5 win noted Barry’s absence. Attendance reached about 600.

South Boston High School South Boston Joy South Boston High Boston Dacy A. H McDonald Doyle O’donnell Bauer Butler Sullivan Snyder Moore Barry

Peterson and Wagner Sign With Boston American

President Taylor of the Boston American baseball team met catcher Peterson and utility infielder Wagner in New York by appointment and secured their signatures for the coming season after a brief conference.

New York Taylor Boston American Baseball Team Peterson Wagner

Radcliffe Girls Defeat Wellesley 28 to 8 in Cambridge

Radcliffe outplayed Wellesley High School in Cambridge, 28 to 8, with Jones leading Radcliffe by scoring eight goals. Cunningham and Sibley stood out for Wellesley, while Misses Jones and Drew led Radcliffe and Miss Lake added two fouls. Referee Miss Harrington officiated a 15 to 20 minute half.

Radcliffe Wellesley High School Cambridge Wellesley Sibley Cunningham Jones Drew Radcliv FE Wellesley Wigh Clags Gones Violevi Oe Erin Cies Miss Harrington Miss Dashiel

Quill Knocks Kenney Out in Boston Boxing Bout

Tommy Quill of Brockton won the decision over Young Kenney of Lawrence in a Thornton arena bout. Quill led most of the 15 round match and knocked Kenney down six times, ending with a left hook to the jaw in the eighth round.

Providence R. I Tommy Quill Brockton Young Kenney Lawrence Thornton Quill Ikenney Kenney

Boston College High Defeats Brookline 27 to 14

Boston College High School defeated Brookline 27 to 14 as Brookline started with three baskets but could not sustain the challenge. Sweeny and Heath starred for the winners while Emerson and Brown led Brookline in a listless loss.

Boston College High Brookline Boston College High School Boston College Sweeny Heath Emerson Brown

McCune Beats Marsh in New England Pool Championship

William McCune defeated Marsh 125 to 37 in a New England pool championship match at Miah Murray's venue. McCune played a superb game, securing the win with strong runs and finishes while Marsh struggled to keep pace. Tonight James Ryan and Italian Tony are scheduled to play.

William McCune Fish Marsh Miah Murray New England McCune Marsh MecCune James Ryan Tony

Roxbury High-M A H S Sevens Tie In Long Hockey Match

Roxbury High and Mechanic Arts High battled 30 minutes in a no score hockey game yesterday. Notable players included Wood Watson Brummett and Austin as the key contributors in the extended contest.

Roxbury High Mechanic Arts High Wood Watson Brummett Austin

Ballou Hobigand Fall Short Against Wellesley Rockridge

In Wellesley Hills on January 23 Ballou Hobigand’s five lost to Rockridge Hall 24 to 21 in a fast, exciting game from start to finish.

Ballou & Hobigand Wellesley Wellesley Hills Ballou Hobigand Rockridge Hall

Cutler Defeated in Billiard Match by Dr. King

In the 900 point match between A. G. Cutler and Dr. King the doctor won the final block 370 to 300 but Cutler clinched the overall victory 900 to 828. King showed notable speed for an amateur with runs of 66 50 and 38 while Cutler had a best run of 76.

Cutler DR. King A. G. Cutler King

East Boston A A to Host St Vincent's Holy Name Tonight

The East Boston A A will play the last St. Vincent's Holy Name team this evening at Lyceum Hall East Boston. It is the first meeting of the season for the two clubs and both sides are confident of victory.

East Boston A. A St. Vincent’s Holy Name Lyceum Hall East Boston

Back Bay Triumphs Over Trinity Choir 26 to 7

In Parker Memorial Hall South End the Back Bay team defeated Trinity Choir 26 to 7. Mackey starred for Back Bay and Wales stood out for Trinity Choir in the last game of the evening.

Parker Memorial Hall South End Back Bay Trinity Choir Mackey Wales

English High Defeats St Mark's 4 3 In Close Hockey Match

English High School edged St Mark's 4 to 3 in a tight ice hockey game. Reed McLane Wood and Dill worth led the feature work for English High.

English High School St. Mark's Reed McLane Wood Dillworth

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